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Morgan Plus 8

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 3.5 litre 3532 cc (215.536 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium alloy block & he
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.35:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.10 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.50 s
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 187.2 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 960.6 kPa (139.3 psi)
Specific torque 76.44 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2490 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 3730 mm
Length (inches) 146.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1580 mm
Width (inches) 62.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1320 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.5
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 828 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1825 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 61 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & peg
Turns lock-to-lock 2.250
Turning circle 11.50 m
Tyres
Wheels 5.5J x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 279 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.86
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 39.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Morgan Plus 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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